
The Murderers Are Among Us
Directed by Wolfgang Staudte
Produced by Herstellungsgruppe Herbert Uhlich, DEFA
A haunted post-war drama about two trauma survivors finding tentative connection amid the physical and psychological ruins of Nazi Germany.
After returning from a concentration camp, Susanne finds a traumatized ex-soldier living in her apartment in bombed out Berlin. Together the two try to move past their experiences during WWII.
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Is The Murderers Are Among Us sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is The Murderers Are Among Us scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is The Murderers Are Among Us easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Murderers Are Among Us violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Does The Murderers Are Among Us end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































